How Do You Spell AUTOTUNE?

Pronunciation: [ˌɔːtə͡ʊtjˈuːn] (IPA)

The proper spelling of the word "autotune" is often disputed. However, according to its IPA phonetic transcription /ô-tə-ˌt(y)o͞on/, it is spelled with an "o" and not a "u". The first syllable is stressed and pronounced with a long "o" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a short "u" sound, followed by a short "o" sound. The final syllable is pronounced with a long "u" sound. This spelling reflects the correct pronunciation of the word, which is commonly used in the music industry.

AUTOTUNE Meaning and Definition

1. Autotune refers to a digital audio processing technique used to correct or manipulate the pitch of individual sounds in recorded music or vocals. It is a software-driven technology that allows musicians and producers to alter the pitch and tone of audio recordings by altering the waveform of the sound signal.

   Originally developed in the late 1990s, autotune works by detecting and analyzing the pitch of individual notes or sounds and then automatically adjusting them to the desired pitch or musical scale. Initially, autotune was primarily used for correcting imperfections or off-key notes in recordings, particularly in vocal performances. However, it quickly gained popularity as a creative tool, allowing artists to intentionally distort or exaggerate vocal pitches for stylistic purposes.

   Autotune has become widely recognized and associated with the distinctive robotic or synthesized sound in modern pop, hip-hop, and electronic music genres. It has also sparked debate among purists, with some arguing that it diminishes the authenticity and naturalness of performances.

   While autotune is most commonly used in music production, it has found applications in other fields as well, such as audio post-production in film and television. The term "autotune" is often used generically to refer to any pitch-correction software or device, even when alternative brands or technologies are employed.

Common Misspellings for AUTOTUNE

• outoftune
• Autopene
• aerottne
• autimune

Etymology of AUTOTUNE

The word "autotune" originated as a combination of two separate words: "auto" meaning self, and "tune" referring to the act of adjusting or modifying the pitch or tone of a musical note or instrument. Autotune is a digital audio processing technology that automatically corrects the pitch of vocals or instruments in real-time. It was developed by Andy Hildebrand in the late 1990s while he was working at the Exxon Research and Engineering Company. The term "autotune" became widely used in the music industry after the release of Antares Audio Technologies' software plugin called "Auto-Tune" in 1997, which popularized the technology.